Step out in style, with the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander

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The same or lower MSRP on all grades :: fresh style :: more standard features

(TORONTO – December 19, 2013) Toyota’s popular Highlander mid-size SUV has been re-imagined for 2014 – from top to bottom, inside and out. The all-new Highlander features a striking new design, additional comfort, and improved drivability with a choice of power trains. And for 2014, Toyota Canada is offering the new Highlander in four models – with more features and amenities than in previous years, and all with suggested starting prices at or below the MSRP on 2013 models.

“In the 2014 Highlander, Toyota designers and engineers have created a great vehicle for Canadians – one that combines terrific versatility for transporting people and gear with style and performance that reflects a more modern, active lifestyle,” said Larry Hutchinson, Vice President at Toyota Canada Inc. “What’s more, we’re pleased to offer Canadians this exciting next-generation Highlander at suggested retail prices that represent tremendous value for their vehicle-buying dollar. There’s never been a better time to put a Highlander in the driveway.”

The 2014 Highlander sets a new standard for mid-size SUVs based on the comfort and drivability of a passenger car (unibody) platform.

First impressions are important, and the new Highlander features a strong and sleek exterior. Dynamic styling starts with a striking trapezoid grille and continues into a lower, wider, longer body with a lower centre of gravity. The new exterior features more rigid body construction to reduce noise and vibration.

The new Highlander is more stable on the road and drives more like a passenger car than ever before. Electric power steering and a finely-tuned suspension deliver smoother lane changes and better cornering, while a new six-speed transmission offers smooth shifts and confident acceleration, making the Highlander more fun to drive while maximizing fuel efficiency.

All 2014 Highlander models feature a 3.5 L V6 engine, and come with standard Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) or available All-Wheel-Drive (AWD).

Inside, the 2014 Highlander features a beautiful, functional interior with more comfort for driver and passengers. The third-row seat has space for three people, making Highlander one of the few eight-person models in the segment. It’s more comfortable than in previous models, too – with more hip room. It’s easier to get into and out of, rear seats that can be folded away with a single touch. Other interior improvements include: 34 percent more cargo space behind third row seats than the previous generation; a special shelf on the dash designed specifically for personal electronics; a console box between the front seats designed to hold a large tote bag; and the available Easy Speak system, which facilitates conversation between those in the front and rear seats.

The new Highlander also maintains Toyota’s no-compromise commitment to safety. In addition to eight airbags, all 2014 Highlander models are now standard equipped with a back-up camera, connected to a larger display in the console for even better visibility. Additionally, available safety technologies include Toyota’s Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert System.

As with every new Toyota since 2011, the 2014 Highlander is standard equipped with the six active safety technologies of the Star Safety System: Antilock Brake System, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control and Smart Stop Technology work together to help drivers avoid potential accident situations.

The 2014 Toyota Highlander is offered in four models as follows:

2014 Toyota Highlander LE (MSRP starting at $31,680)

The new front wheel drive Highlander now features a V6, replacing the 4-cylinder engine in the previous generation. This delivers up to 270 horsepower – significantly more than in previous generations – for better performance. Other enhancements include the latest generation of Toyota’s 6.1” Display Audio system, 18” alloy wheels and a towing package rated at 2,268 kg (5,000 lb).

The new front-wheel-drive Highlander with V6 has the same starting from MSRP as the 4-cylinder engine in the previous generation.

This Highlander offers the same full feature set as the front-wheel-drive model, plus the added all-weather confidence of a new all-wheel-drive system featuring Dynamic Torque Control with downhill assist control (DAC) to improve efficiency, performance and drivability.

For 2014, this model is priced $1,880 below its 2013 equivalent, even after the addition of more standard equipment including 18” alloy wheels and a back-up camera.

New for 2014, this model now features the AVN Premium navigation system with a larger 8” touch-screen; rear door sunshades and the Toyota Smart Key System with Push Button Start – all for a starting MSRP $175 less than the popular 2013 Sport model.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, SUVs and trucks. Toyota is the first full-line manufacturer to make all of the elements of the Star Safety System standard on every vehicle starting in 2011. The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). TCI’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax and parts distribution centres in Toronto and Vancouver.

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